Opitz Lake

Opitz Lake

Size
1,662ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Opitz Lake
Perch
Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Northern pike
Northern pike
White bass
White bass

Overview

Opitz Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

Special Species Regulations

  • Walleye: Minimum length - 15 inches, daily limit - 2 fish, only one 20 inches or longer

Weather

Current Weather Icon
62°Feels like 62°
High Temperature69°
Low Temperature54°
Sunrise
7:11 AM
Sunset
7:37 PM
Wind Direction
7 mph
Northeast
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
30.3 inHg
Stable
Partly Cloudy
ThursdayTh
69° / 54°
Mostly Cloudy with Showers
FridayFr
62° / 51°
Mostly Cloudy
SaturdaySa
63° / 50°
Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Showers
SundaySu
63° / 49°
Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Showers
MondayMo
60° / 47°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
TuesdayTu
66° / 54°

Moon Phase

waxing crescent
September 17, 2026
37% Illumination
waxing crescent, getting brighter
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 2:37 PM
Moon Set 10:33 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 6:37 PM
Underfoot 6:11 AM
waxing crescent
ThursdayTh09/17
first quarter
FridayFr09/18
waxing gibbous
SaturdaySa09/19
waxing gibbous
SundaySu09/20
waxing gibbous
MondayMo09/21
waxing gibbous
TuesdayTu09/22
waxing gibbous
WednesdayWe09/23
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Top Fish Species

Perch
Perch
5-12 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths